Fixing of the Alliance or Nischay Tamulam
During the Nischay Tamulam ceremony, both the families of bride and groom give their agreement for their marriage. After the confirmation, the gifts are exchanged between them in which the groom's family presents the bride with a sari, blouse piece, coconut and fruits. In reply, the family of bride gifts the groom a dhoti, fruits and coconut. All these rituals are being taken place in the presence of a priest who is chanting mantras.